The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
High Falls Reservoir
Marinette County, Wisconsin · about 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About High Falls Reservoir
High Falls Reservoir spreads over about 1,530 acres in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 5.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Its surface is about 900 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Peshtigo, is about 27 miles southeast. The closest city is Green Bay, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 900 ft
- County
- Marinette County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 4:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near High Falls Reservoir
- Peshtigoabout 27 mi southeast
- Gillettabout 27 mi south
- Oconto Fallsabout 28 mi south
- Marinetteabout 30 mi southeast
- Green Baynearest city, about 53 mi south
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Questions about High Falls Reservoir
What fish are in High Falls Reservoir?
Lakes like High Falls Reservoir usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is High Falls Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is High Falls Reservoir?
About 1,530 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near High Falls Reservoir?
Peshtigo is about 27 miles southeast; Gillett is about 27 miles south.
What is the water temperature at High Falls Reservoir today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
High Falls Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
